Director of Research, Ph.D.
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Dr. Fitore Hyseni is the Director of Research at the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, where she leads projects focused on improving socio-economic outcomes for people with disabilities. In this role, she oversees the development and management of grant-funded research while mentoring and supporting research staff. Her work centers on advancing disability rights, employment, and economic empowerment of people with disabilities, all core tents to BBI’s mission.
Dr. Hyseni holds a PhD in Social Science and a Master’s in Public Administration from Syracuse University, along with a Bachelor’s in Public Policy and Economics from Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research explores how inequalities, such as in housing, employment, education, and healthcare, impact people with disabilities. She currently serves as Co-Principal Investigator and Director of the Disability Employment Policy Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (DEP RRTC) and Co-Principal Investigator and Director of Research of the Phase Two evaluation of California Web-based Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs).
She has led several federally funded projects, including grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), addressing issues like workplace accommodations, financial inclusion, and the relationship between mental health and employment.
Dr. Hyseni’s research has appeared in publications such as the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation and the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, including the Academy of Management (AOM) and the American Sociological Association (ASA), and her work has been recognized by numerous awards and grants.